Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Help for an innocent man

My fiance was accused and arrested of being involved in a shooting in Harlem. The problem: He is innocent! He went to dinner and then went to the movies. He was appointed a legal aid attorney but the attorney has not requested subpoenas for the video tapes from the businesses that could verify that he was not in the area during the time the shooting occured. I fear that the businesses will delete the footage from the date in question and there will be no other way to prove his innocence. My question: In a criminal case, can I get a subpoena as an individual or can it only be obtained by an attorney or court officer? Please help, I am at wits end trying to prove his innocence!


Asked on 12/18/06, 10:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Help for an innocent man

If you can retain an attorney DO SO. The difference in the quality of assistance will be tremendous. The charges faced by your fiancee are EXTREMELY serious and he may be facing a lengthy prison sentence if convicted due to attorney inabiity to properly handle this case.

My office regularly handles major criminal cases, including the biggest drug case in the history of westchester county, currently, I will attempt to work with you as far as fees as much as possible... Feel free to contact my office at the email address below or at 2127098303

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Answered on 12/19/06, 3:39 pm
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: Help for an innocent man

You should be able to have the video surveillance tapes preserved by writing to the businesses and requesting it. You should also visit the businesses in person and request the tapes be preserved, giving them the date and time you need.

James Kats www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 12/18/06, 6:52 pm


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